How to Travel in Iceland on a Budget
Iceland does not have a reputation for being a ´cheap´country to visit. And honestly, that is not our aspiration. We want to be a high-value destination. But in spite of that, there are plenty of things you can do if you want to travel to...
Northern lights in Iceland – the ultimate guide to seeing them
The northern lights in Iceland are a major reason many people come to this country. I totally get it. Whenever I take a walk at night and see the shimmering beauty, I am awestruck—my thoughts go out to the thousands of people who would be...
Soar to the Heavens with Tandem Paragliding
Tandem Paragliding. It is something I never thought I would do. But boy was it awesome. Finding elation The elevation was sudden and smooth. One second, I was standing on the ground. The next second, I was soaring effortlessly to ridiculous heights. The pilot releases...
Icelandic Snowboarding Legend Eiki Helgason
My brother law might be coolest representative of the Icelandic Snowboarding scene. I finally interview him here. [amazon_link asins=’B07492WWYR,B014XKTFI0,B019F18TX4,B0049XHPA2,B06XCR45P4,B074JZY4ZW,B00IZH9MLI,B07BDQWQ1H,B0040Y33CO,B00NMSRLHM’ template=’ProductCarousel’ store=’stuckinicelan-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’e4d074ca-b42b-11e8-9cfc-c320ddfa3219′] One half of the Helgasons brothers Some guys are just cooler than other guys. They got an aura around them and unmatched...
Slippurinn in the Westman Island is one of Iceland’s best restaurant
Once, it was rather a daunting task to travel to the Westman Islands, a cluster of islands south of Iceland. Travel would include an hour’s drive to Þorlákshöfn and a 4 hour of sailing. Icelanders didn´t go there often (or land crabs, as the Westmanians...
The Enormous 1973 Eruption in the Westman Islands
The eruption in the Westman Islands in 1973 is seared into the collective memory of Icelanders. It encapsulates so many interwoven dramatic narratives. My dear, there seems to be an erupting volcano in our garden There is the sudden terrible threat of the volcanic eruption....
Ben Salter Goes to Iceland, Finds Breathtaking Vista and Pylsur Lurking in Every fjord
The Australian musician Ben Salter is one of many artists who have visited Iceland recently. I got a press release from his publicist recently, and while I get loads of these, I decided to give Ben´s music a chance on Spotify. I was pleasantly surprised. His...
Illuminine Gives You Iceland Inspired Soundscapes
Looking for immersion? A way to relax? To feel inspired? The music of the Flemish composer Kevin Imbrechts, who is at the helm of the band Illuminine, creates a unique soundscape that I find myself retreating into more and more. Iceland and Illuminine I was curious...
